Compleat Food Group acquires family business Wrights Food Group
Manufacturer and bakery store operator Wrights Food Group has been acquired by Compleat Food Group.
Scottish Bakers respond to self- isolation exemption
Scottish Bakers has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that changes are being made to self-isolation rules for close contacts of Covid-19 cases.
Ferrero family to acquire Burton’s Biscuits
A Belgian company, controlled by Ferrero Rocher owner, Giovanni Ferrero, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton’s Biscuit Company, makers of Jammie Dodgers. Employing around 2,000 people across six UK manufacturing locations,...
Scottish Bakers report customers are returning to the high street
Customers are heading back to high street shops and driving a growing demand for on-the-go food, according to a member survey by Scottish Bakers.
Federation of Bakers set to join forces with FDF
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) is to join the Food and Drink Federation as the industry works together to tackle some of the biggest issues facing the sector.
Greggs to open 100 stores despite first ever loss
Bakery chain Greggs has revealed plans to open 100 new stores in 2021, despite recording its first trading loss since 1984.